Catholic Church blesses adult stem-cell research

New book has introduction penned by former Pope Benedict

Published: 03/23/2013 at 12:12 AM

(Fox News) In the past 20 years, stem cell research has been thrust into the medical spotlight as celebrities like Michael J. Fox and Christopher Reeve have advocated for it. Also, numerous studies have shown stem cell therapies have successfully treated a plethora of diseases.

And now, with the release of “The Healing Cell: How the Greatest Revolution in Medical History Is Changing Your Life,” the Catholic Church has given its stamp of approval on adult stem cell research by discussing the many ways these therapies work for the greater good. In fact, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI wrote the book’s introduction, which was co-authored by Dr. Robin Smith and Monsignor Tomasz Trafny, along with Max Gomez.